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Top tech trends that will drive digital transformation in 2019
Digital transformation was all anyone could talk about in 2018, a trend that will undoubtedly continue in the new year. But, how far have local companies actually come in pursuit of their digital transformation goals? A study conducted in…
Digital vanguard organisations at the forefront of true digital transformation
Are there deliberate actions, behaviours, shortcuts, and avoidable detours that could accelerate and amplify an organisation’s path to an evolved tomorrow? Responses to Deloitte’s 2018 third, and final CIO legacy report ‘Manifesting Legacy,’ revealed measurable differences between baseline organisations and…
5 digital trends set to dominate in 2019
It’s that time of year again, where everyone from major consultancies to futurists try to predict what’s to come in the world of business and technology. As always, I like to throw my hat in the ring by looking at…
Top 5 predictions for IoT in 2019
Software AG released its latest predictions about the Internet of Things for 2019. Philip Hooker, Vice President for Online Business, IoT & Cloud at Software AG, said: “Smart homes, data democratization, design thinking, the edge and lightweight M2M – these…
How AI powered chatbots are unlocking business value today
Since the term “AI” was first coined by cognitive scientist Richard McCarthy and his team in preparation for the 1956 Dartmouth AI Conference, machines that can demonstrate human-like intelligence have been the holy grail of the artificial intelligence field. AI…
Data – the key piece in the Digital Transformation puzzle
The world is in the grips of digital transformation, as organisations of all shapes and sizes adopt or explore digital technologies and strategies in an effort to remain relevant and competitive in increasingly crowded market places. According to IDG’s 2018…
Universal Banks pursue large scale digital transformation
South Africa’s banking sector is increasingly moving towards a ‘marketplace without boundaries’, shaped by the fast-approaching entry of new digital players challenging the status quo in the market, and driving unprecedented levels of innovation. In response, the ‘four universal banks’…
Shared mobility and public transport ecosystems to converge
Berg Insight, the world’s leading IoT market research provider, released new findings about the market for public transport and shared mobility services. Berg Insight is of the opinion that the market for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) for public transport is…
The future of wearable technology? You’re already wearing it
A new method of improving battery life in wearable technology has been developed and the key might be in the clothes that we wear every day. The technology enables the use of smaller battery cells, allowing for larger capacities. A…
South Africa’s businesses are slowly adopting digital transformation
Just 8% of South African businesses are Digital Leaders, according to the Dell Technologies Digital Transformation Index (the DT Index). The DT Index, which was completed in collaboration with Intel, maps digital transformation progress of mid to large-sized companies and…
Important security tips for IoT apps to consider
Mobile app development companies that are looking to remain abreast of the current and future innovations that are being made would do well to consider the Internet of Things. Now that more and more mobile app development companies are realizing…
How IoT will help bridge the digital divide in Africa
Digital adoption throughout the Africa continent has been a raging topic for years. More so when faced with stats detailing the limited access some people across the continent have to digital tools. For example, only 25% of residents in the…
Focus on the challenges, not the technology
Digital transformation and the Internet of Things (IoT) are widely discussed topics in business today. That said, many organisations are still slow in getting their transformation initiatives underway and implementing tangible IoT solutions. According to Rodney Taylor, CEO of Activate…
Oracle accelerates digital transformation in South Africa with new innovation hub
Reinforcing its commitment to South Africa, Oracle today announced the opening of an Innovation Hub in Johannesburg, a first for Oracle in Africa that will help drive the adoption of emerging technologies across the country’s corporates, public sector and academia.…
Ambient commerce will attract more investments among IoT technologies , says GlobalData
Internet of Things (IoT) is widely recognized by enterprises as one of the most important emerging technologies. Increased levels of investment can be expected across all IoT technology areas in the next phase. However, consumer IoT (ambient commerce) will attract…
The opportunity of IoT
The Internet of Things (IoT) is not the by-product of hype and the IT dreamer’s reality. It is an opportunity, especially for those who are prepared to take a chance and pay attention. The statistics and the facts garnered over…
